Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent seven-point appeal, remarking that the government seemed to remember the “crisis” only after elections were over.
Taking a dig at the Centre, Yadav said that if the situation was serious enough to warrant such an appeal, it should have been addressed earlier rather than after the electoral process. He questioned the timing of the Prime Minister’s message, suggesting that the government’s priorities were driven more by politics than governance.
The criticism comes in response to Modi’s call urging citizens to adopt measures such as saving fuel, reducing unnecessary expenses and conserving resources in view of global uncertainties, particularly due to tensions in West Asia.
Yadav argued that common people are already burdened by rising prices and economic challenges, and such appeals place additional responsibility on citizens without addressing systemic issues. He also accused the government of failing to manage inflation and economic pressures effectively.
Leaders from the Samajwadi Party echoed similar concerns, stating that policy responses should focus on providing relief to the public rather than asking them to make sacrifices. They stressed the need for concrete steps to stabilise prices and strengthen the economy.
Meanwhile, BJP leaders defended the Prime Minister’s appeal, saying it was a call for collective responsibility during a challenging global situation. They maintained that such measures are necessary to safeguard the country’s economic stability.
The exchange has added to the ongoing political debate over economic management and governance, with opposition parties intensifying their criticism of the Centre.
As global uncertainties continue to impact fuel prices and supply chains, the issue is expected to remain a key point of contention in the political discourse.
